Article
Soil Science
Luca Nerva, Gaetano Giudice, Gabriela Quiroga, Nicola Belfiore, Lorenzo Lovat, Rita Perria, Maria Grazia Volpe, Loredana Moffa, Marco Sandrini, Federica Gaiotti, Raffaella Balestrini, Walter Chitarra
Summary: This study demonstrates the positive impact of AM symbiosis on growth-defence tradeoff in young grapevine cuttings, indicating the involvement of the whole root microbiome in balancing this relationship. Additionally, it shows that rootstock genotypes and treatments can shape root-associated microbes, stimulating both plant growth and defense pathways.
BIOLOGY AND FERTILITY OF SOILS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ashutosh Srivastava, Vijay Kumar Sharma, Prashant Kaushik, Mohamed A. El-Sheikh, Shaista Qadir, Sheikh Mansoor
Summary: The study examined the impact of water shortage on Brassica juncea plants, showing that the application of silicon and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi can significantly increase plant fresh weight and stress tolerance. Under stress conditions, combining silicon and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi can maximize plant growth performance.
Article
Microbiology
Elmostafa Gagou, Khadija Chakroune, Mahmoud Abbas, Touria Lamkami, Abdelkader Hakkou
Summary: Date palm, an important crop in arid regions, faces challenges from wind, water shortages, and salinization. This study found that AM fungi have a positive impact on date palm growth in the rhizosphere soil, with variations in distribution among different locations. There is a negative correlation between phosphorus content and AM fungi, and a positive correlation between soil pH and AM fungi.
Article
Plant Sciences
Heike M. Mueller, Bastian L. Franzisky, Maxim Messerer, Baoguo Du, Thomas Lux, Philip J. White, Sebastien Christian Carpentier, Jana Barbro Winkler, Joerg-Peter Schnitzler, Hamed A. El-Serehy, Khaled A. S. Al-Rasheid, Naif Al-Harbi, Saleh Alfarraj, Jorg Kudla, Jaakko Kangasjarvi, Michael Reichelt, Axel Mithofer, Klaus F. X. Mayer, Heinz Rennenberg, Peter Ache, Rainer Hedrich, Christoph-Martin Geilfus
Summary: Date palm can grow and complete its life cycle in highly saline soils by efficiently combining salt-tolerance mechanisms such as sodium and chloride exclusion at the roots, osmotic adjustment and reactive oxygen species scavenging in leaves, and remodeling of the ribosome-associated proteome in salt-exposed root cells. The excellent salt stress tolerance of date palm is explained by the effective combination of these mechanisms.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Chunjuan Pu, Guang Yang, Pengying Li, Yang Ge, Thomas Avery Garran, Xiuteng Zhou, Ye Shen, Han Zheng, Meilan Chen, Luqi Huang
Summary: In this study, the effects of AMF on the growth and bioactive compounds of S. miltiorrhiza under different doses of P and N fertilizer were investigated. The results indicated that the mycorrhizal responses varied with the levels of fertilization, highlighting the importance of nutrient balance in maximizing the benefits of mycorrhiza on S. miltiorrhiza.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Rania El Hilali, Sarah Symanczik, Said El Kinany, Fritz Oehl, Lahcen Ouahmane, Rachid Bouamri
Summary: This study investigated AMF species in an arid agroecosystem in Morocco and their effects on date palm growth. Indigenous AMF strains were successfully isolated and cultured using trap culture techniques, and six different AMF species were identified. The results showed that the colonization capacity of AMF increased with trap culturing cycles, and treatments augmented with compost and AMF had a positive effect on date palm growth.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiao Pan, Shan Cao, Guofeng Xu, Muzammal Rehman, Xin Li, Dengjie Luo, Caijin Wang, Wangqiang Fang, Huiping Xiao, Changjun Liao, Peng Chen
Summary: Inoculation of kenaf with AMF can enhance its tolerance to Cd, reduce Cd transport to aboveground plant tissues, and improve plant growth. AMF can also increase cell wall polysaccharide content, which helps bind Cd in the cell wall. Additionally, AMF can reduce the biological effectiveness of Cd by increasing soil pH and organic matter content.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Leticia Rezende Santana, Lais Noamy da Silva, Germanna Gouveia Tavares, Priscila Ferreira Batista, Juliana Silva Rodrigues Cabral, Edson Luiz Souchie
Summary: The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of inoculating maize plants with AMF Rhizophagus clarus, Claroideoglomus etunicatum, and the commercial inoculant ROOTELLA BR on their physiological behavior and development under water deficit. The results showed that inoculation with AMF contributed to better recovery and rehydration of plants after drought.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xue-Ming Zai, Jun-Jun Fan, Zhen-Ping Hao, Xing-Man Liu, Wang-Xiang Zhang
Summary: The study found that inoculation with AMF and PSF significantly increased the growth rate and nutrient uptake of beach plum, mitigating the adverse effects of salt stress on plant growth in saline-alkali environments.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Daniel Chavez, Gustavo Rivas, Angela Machuca, Cledir Santos, Christian Deramond, Ricardo Aroca, Pablo Cornejo
Summary: Araucaria araucana, subjected to extreme environmental conditions, can benefit from the inoculation of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and endophytic fungi (EF) to enhance its ability to tolerate drought and promote growth and photosynthesis.
Article
Agronomy
Fatima-Zahra Akensous, Mohamed Anli, Abderrahim Boutasknit, Raja Ben-Laouane, Youssef Ait-Rahou, Hela Ben Ahmed, Nizar Nasri, Mohamed Hafidi, Abdelilah Meddich
Summary: This study assessed the effects of biostimulant application on date palm plants under drought stress conditions. The results showed that the combination of AMF, PGPR, and compost significantly improved the growth and stress tolerance of date palm plants, as well as positively impacted soil characteristics.
Article
Plant Sciences
Gerry A. Jana, Pannaga Krishnamurthy, Prakash P. Kumar, Mahmoud W. Yaish
Summary: The study identified four glyoxalase III genes in the date palm genome, with important roles in the chloroplast, aiding plants in maintaining redox balance under salinity stress.
PHYSIOLOGIA PLANTARUM
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Said El Kinany, Rania El Hilali, El Hassan Achbani, Abdellatif Haggoud, Rachid Bouamri
Summary: Date palm growth is negatively affected by the excessive use of chemical fertilizers in arid regions. However, a combination of compost, mycorrhizal consortium, and Pantoea agglomerans strain can effectively promote date palm growth and improve its nutrient uptake.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Horticulture
Bolin Zhu, Tengteng Gao, Danni Zhang, Ke Ding, Chao Li, Fengwang Ma
Summary: Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) play an important role in promoting the growth and development of horticultural plants by enhancing their nutrient and water supply, increasing their yield and quality, and improving their tolerance to environmental stress and resistance to pathogens. The positive effects of AMF can be amplified by the application of various chemicals and soil microorganisms. Combining AMF application with other compounds and rhizosphere microorganisms can effectively improve the yield and quality of horticultural crops under different types of stress.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Imane Ouallal, Younes Abbas, Houda ElYacoubi, Hamada Imtara, Mashail N. Al Zain, Mohemed Ouajdi, Younes El Goumi, Nurah M. Alzamel, Omar Mohammed Noman, Atmane Rochdi
Summary: The study demonstrates that mycorrhizal symbiosis can enhance the growth of Argan trees under drought conditions and help improve plant resistance to drought stress, especially by supplementing plant potassium and phosphorus absorption. Additionally, mycorrhizal symbiosis can reduce the impact of decreased chlorophyll content in the leaves of plants under drought stress and increase proline and soluble sugar accumulation.
Review
Microbiology
Manar Ibrahimi, Souad Loqman, Martin Jemo, Mohamed Hafidi, Laurent Lemee, Yedir Ouhdouch
Summary: Actinomycetota bacteria have been extensively studied for their production of antibiotics and secondary metabolites, as well as their potential as plant growth-promoting agents and control of plant pathogens. However, there is limited research on the facultative predatory ability of Actinomycetota spp., and the mechanisms underlying predation are poorly understood. This study assessed the diversity of predation strategies employed by predatory bacteria and their potential for biocontrol agent development. The predominant predatory behavior observed was epibiotic predation, regardless of habitat origins, and the wolfpack approach was the second most common among Actinomycetota with predatory traits. Secondary metabolites were found to play a role in these predation strategies. Finally, the use of predatory Actinomycetota as a cost-effective and sustainable biocontrol agent against plant pathogens was explored.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Youness Bouhia, Mohamed Hafidi, Yedir Ouhdouch, Youssef Zeroual, Karim Lyamlouli
Summary: In the context of intensive and sustainable agriculture, the use of organo-mineral fertilizer (OMF) products has become crucial for maintaining food security by limiting soil degradation and organic matter loss. This study evaluated the effect of different OMF formulations on Zea mays agro-physiological traits, phosphorus (P)-related parameters, and water conservation. The results showed that the impact of OMF on the soil and plants depended on the source of P and the dose of OMWS compost used. Overall, OMF formulations positively affected multiple soil properties and plant growth, demonstrating their potential for increasing the efficiency of low-P and high-P mineral fertilizers in alkaline soils.
Article
Agronomy
Samah Lamaizi, Abdelilah Meddich, Abderrahim Boutasknit, Mohamed Anli, Soufiane Lahbouki, Loubna El Fels, Yedir Ouhdouch, Mohamed Hafidi
Summary: The study found that the use of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) as well as olive-mill-wastewater compost can improve tomato growth and drought tolerance. The application of compost with dual inoculations significantly improved the physiological and biochemical functioning of tomato plants under water stress.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Roukaya Bouyakhsass, Mohamed Laaouan, Soukaina Bouaouda, Abdeslam Taleb, Loubna ElFels, Mohamed Hafidi, Salah Souabi
Summary: The increase in population growth has led to an increase in wastewater, waste, and leachate production, causing environmental harm and significant costs. This study estimates the cost of environmental degradation related to these factors in Mohammedia, Morocco, using World Bank methods. Unlike previous studies, this study focuses on a specific city and provides a more detailed analysis. The estimated total cost is around 11.04 million euros, with 3.9 million euros attributed to urban wastewater discharge and 7.1 million euros to household waste and leachate degradation. It is crucial to monitor the cost of environmental degradation to measure sustainable development planning and evaluate environmental policies.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Mphatso Chongo, John Wendt, Mercy Ngunjiri, Mohamed Hafidi, Martin Jemo
Summary: The study evaluated the agronomic efficiency of activated rock phosphate (RP) fertilizers on maize growth with or without mycorrhizal inoculation. Results showed that activated RP, by increasing phosphorus (P) availability, enhanced maize N and P uptake, biomass, and relative agronomic efficiency (RAE) at levels equivalent to diammonium phosphate (DAP). Mycorrhizal inoculation did not affect these properties. Further research is needed to investigate the mechanism behind RP activation to promote the utilization of small-scale RP deposits.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Martin Jemo, Krishna Prasad Devkota, Terence Epule Epule, Tarik Chfadi, Rkia Moutiq, Mohamed Hafidi, Francis B. T. Silatsa, Jibrin Mohamed Jibrin
Summary: Rapid and accurate soybean yield prediction is crucial for sustainable yield increases and food security in Nigeria. The study evaluated the effects of rhizobium inoculation and phosphorus fertilization on soybean yield and profitability. The results showed that the combination of rhizobium and phosphorus treatments consistently increased yields, especially in the northern agricultural zones. Simulation analysis suggested that widespread adoption of these practices could significantly reduce soybean imports in Nigeria.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Kenza Boubekri, Abdoulaye Soumare, Karim Lyamlouli, Yedir Ouhdouch, Mohamed Hafidi, Lamfeddal Kouisni
Summary: This study demonstrates the effectiveness of phosphate solubilizing Actinomycetota (PSA) in improving the availability of phosphorus in wheat crops. The combination of Nocardiopsis alba BC11 and RP4 in alkaline soil resulted in a significant increase in wheat yield. Therefore, inoculation with Nocardiopsis alba BC11 could alleviate agricultural losses caused by phosphorus limitation in acidic and alkaline soils.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Amal An-nori, Khalil El Mejahed, Loubna El Fels, Driss Touhami, Amine Ezzariai, Mohamed El Gharous, Mohamed Hafidi
Summary: This study assessed the agronomic value of solar-dried sludge (SDS) and the transfer of Cr, Ni, Pb, and Cu to wheat and faba bean. The results showed that applying 30 t/ha of SDS resulted in high yields and less environmental implications in both crops. It was also found that 30 t/ha of SDS led to more accumulation of heavy metals in the roots and more significant translocation to the shoots.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Noura Zeroual, Mahnane Lamia, Mohamed Hafidi
Summary: Traditional education systems lack freedom for students to choose suitable training, leading to long-term negative effects on their social, economic, and mental well-being, as well as the quality of their future work. This paper proposes a pedagogical orientation system based on blockchain and machine learning that accurately predicts future specialized training and professions for students, enabling them to succeed. The system has been implemented using Python and includes two key steps: profile matching and student ranking.
EDUCATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mounia Amane, Mohamed Echchakery, Zuhair Dardona, Mohamed Hafidi, Samia Boussaa
Summary: Leishmaniasis is a vector-borne disease transmitted by infected sand flies. Due to the resistance of vectors to insecticides and the negative impact of chemical control, ecological alternative strategies are important. This study analyzed 19 papers and found that Monticalia greenmaniana and Nicotiana tabacum showed insecticidal activity, while Meliaceae, especially neem oil, exhibited the most repellent activity against sand flies. Lutzomyia migonei was the most sensitive species to natural insecticides, while Phlebotomus argentipes, P. orientalis, and P. bergeroti were more susceptible to botanical repellents. Leaf extracts were the most effective in repellency testing.
SCIENTIFIC AFRICAN
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Youness Bouhia, Mohamed Hafidi, Yedir Ouhdouch, Karim Lyamlouli
Summary: Olive mill wastewater sludge (OMWS), a by-product of the olive extraction process, has been receiving substantial attention due to its hazardous effects on ecosystems. While studies have recognized its biofertilizer potential, there is still a lack of understanding regarding its composition and characteristics. This review paper aims to fill this gap by providing a critical analysis of available data on OMWS production, distribution, characteristics, and properties, as well as discussing potential valorization routes in agriculture, energy, and the environment.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ake Henri Joel Ake, Mohamed Hafidi, Yedir Ouhdouch, Martin Jemo, Soulaimani Aziz, Loubna El Fels
Summary: Chromium is a chemical element that is essential for many industries, but its hexavalent form can be harmful. Current methods for removing Cr are expensive and environmentally damaging, thus there is a need for more eco-friendly methods like biological approaches.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2023)
Article
Ecology
A. Ben Lekbir, A. Ihitassen, S. Elgadi, M. Hafidi, A. Ouhammou, M. Alifriqui
Summary: In this study, the pollen analysis of 9 honey samples from central-western Morocco was conducted to determine the botanical sources involved in honey production in the region. The analysis identified 35 taxa belonging to 33 genera and 22 families in the samples. Summer samples were monofloral with Euphorbia officinarum subsp. echinus as the predominant pollen, while spring samples were generally multifloral.
APPLIED ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Ecology
F. Z. Yous, A. Ferradous, S. Elgadi, L. Mostakim, M. Hafidi, A. Ouhammou, M. Alifriqui
Summary: This study focuses on evaluating the effects of prickly pear plantations of different ages on soil characteristics. The results showed that plantation age and climate have significant effects on soil parameters, while the distance from the cactus plant does not have a significant effect. The study suggests that prickly pear plantations can significantly improve soil properties and contribute to the rehabilitation of arid ecosystems and marginal areas.
APPLIED ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Ecology
A. Ben Lekbir, A. Ihitassen, S. Elgadi, M. Hafidi, A. Ouhammou, M. Alifriqui
Summary: This study conducted pollen analysis of honey samples from central-western Morocco to determine the botanical sources involved in honey production in the region. Euphorbia officinarum subsp. echinus was found to be the predominant pollen in summer monofloral honey samples, while spring samples were generally multifloral honeys with various secondary pollens.
APPLIED ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Horticulture
Peng Jia, Rui Yan, Yuan Wang, Feng-huan Gao, Yang Liu, Qing-long Dong, Hao-an Luan, Xue-mei Zhang, Han Li, Su-ping Guo, Guo-hui Qi
Summary: The KNOX gene plays crucial roles in plant development, and this study identified 19 KNOX gene members in kiwifruit. One of the genes, AcKNOX11, is selectively expressed in flower buds and shoots, and its expression can be induced by ABA and melatonin. Functional analysis revealed that AcKNOX11 delays flowering, reduces plant height, alters leaf shape, and inhibits seed germination through ABA-melatonin interaction.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Dan Hua, Wen-Shu Chen, Rong-Yu Rao, Xu-Feng Chen, Huan-Huan Chen, Ning-Wei Lai, Lin-Tong Yang, Xin Ye, Li -Song Chen
Summary: This study revealed that nitrogen deficiency can lead to increased production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and methylglyoxal (MG), but also enhances the ability of leaves and roots to detoxify these molecules. The effects of nitrogen deficiency on ROS and MG generation and their detoxification systems were found to be different in leaves and roots, with roots being more affected.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Shenghan Yang, Chonlong Chio, Wensheng Qin, Yanxi Pei, Guangpeng Pei, Yuen Zhu, Hua Li
Summary: This study evaluates the immobilization and deactivation of pathogen-produced enzymes and toxic metabolites by biochar in tomato Fusarium wilt and finds that biochar can effectively prevent disease occurrence.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Deborah Pagliaccia, Michelle Ortiz, Michael Rodriguez, Sophia Abbott, Agustina De Francesco, Madison Amador, Valeria Lavagi, Benjamin Maki, Francesca Hopkins, Jonathan Kaplan, Samantha Ying, Georgios Vidalakis
Summary: This study investigates the effectiveness of organic soil amendments (bokashi, biochar, and their combination) in promoting soil health, nutrient availability, and plant growth. The results show that these amendments can significantly alter soil parameters and have positive effects on soil and plant health.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Yu-Jeong Kwon, Min Jeong Hong, Minkyu Park, Dawon Jeon, Gah-Hyun Lim, Sungyul Chang, Dong-Hwan Kim, Jin-Baek Kim, Jundae Lee, Yeong Deuk Jo
Summary: Flowing LOCUS T (FT)-like genes play crucial roles in flowering induction in plants. Pepper FT-like genes are mostly expressed in leaves and interact with FLOWERING LOCUS D, promoting or delaying flowering. The unique evolutionary process of pepper FT-like genes provides insights for improving productivity.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Ziwen Su, Juan Yan, Binbin Zhang, Meng Sun, Zhixiang Cai, Zhijun Shen, Ruijuan Ma, Mingliang Yu
Summary: Bagging is a crucial cultivation measure that affects the quality of peach fruit by regulating exposure to light. This study investigated the effects of bagging on the content of phenolic compounds in peach fruit and identified the most sensitive compounds to bagging treatment. The study also explored the regulatory role of bagging on phenolic synthetic-related genes. The results showed that bagging affected the accumulation of different phenolics in different peach cultivars and light intensity played a significant role in the accumulation of anthocyanins and other phenolic substances in peach fruit. Additionally, the expression of structural genes and transcription factors related to phenolic synthesis was regulated by bagging and light conditions. These findings provide a foundation for understanding the regulation mechanism of light on the synthesis of phenolic compounds in peach fruit.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Yanfang Zhang, Xinzhi Cui, Zhilei Du, Xiulian Li, Bangdi Liu, Meng Liu, Xiangquan Zeng, Fengjun Guo, Xinguang Fan, Shuyang Sun
Summary: In this study, melatonin treatment effectively improved the aroma quality of apricots during low temperature storage by maintaining firmness and soluble solids content, inhibiting ethylene production, and regulating enzyme activities related to aroma synthesis.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Sang-Mo Kang, Shifa Shaffique, Md. Injamum-Ul-Hoque, Sarah Owdah Alomrani, Yong-Sung Park, In-Jung Lee
Summary: Salinity is a global environmental problem that affects the physiology and morphology of plants. Melatonin has been found to improve photosynthesis, antioxidant activities, and seedling characteristics in milk thistle plants exposed to salinity stress, thereby enhancing their salt tolerance.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Nadia Borgini, Haifa Benmoussa, Mohamed Ghrab, Mehdi Ben Mimoun
Summary: This study investigates the agroclimatic requirements of Prunus species cultivars growing in warm areas using Partial Least Squares regression. The findings reveal that the chilling and heat requirements of the cultivars appear discontinuous, with overlaps or transition periods between the two phases. The warm mean temperatures occurring during the chilling period are the main determinant of the flowering of the studied cultivars.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Review
Horticulture
Kayise Hypercia Maseko, Thierry Regnier, Belinda Meiring, Obiro Cuthbert Wokadala, Tonna Ashim Anyasi
Summary: Bananas are a significant tropical fruit with diverse cultivars, providing essential minerals, vitamins, and phytochemicals. The Cavendish group is preferred, but identifying suitable cultivars and maturity stages is crucial for various applications.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Godfrey Ouma, Joshua Wanyama, Isa Kabenge, Joseph Jjagwe, Mukulu Diana, John Muyonga
Summary: Irrigation plays a crucial role in increasing eggplant yields amidst climate change, but the deficit irrigation level for optimal growth remains uncertain. This study examined the effect of deficit drip irrigation on eggplant performance and found that irrigating at 75% field capacity maximizes yield and water saving in sandy clay loam soil.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Andrea Marcone, Giorgio Impollonia, Michele Croci, Henri Blandinieres, Stefano Amaducci
Summary: This study used Sentinel-2 satellite images to estimate biophysical and biochemical parameters of spinach crops and found that canopy-level parameters were estimated more accurately. The estimation of the canopy-scale parameter AGB using MCARI showed the highest accuracy, while the estimation of the leaf-scale parameter LCC using NDWI showed the lowest accuracy. At the field scale, the validation results for AGB estimation using SR were the best.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Chengsheng Gong, Guangjun Guo, Baogui Pan, Changzhou Gao, Xianwei Zhu, Shubin Wang, Jinbing Liu, Weiping Diao
Summary: This study investigated the role of key cytokines and metabolic factors in the formation of plant-type traits in pepper. Through integrated analysis of RNA-seq and metabolite determination, the study identified the low content of gibberellin and high content of auxin as important factors causing plant dwarfing, and jasmonic acid as a metabolic factor affecting branch traits. A total of 131 candidate genes involved in metabolite synthesis and the formation of plant-type traits were identified.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Yue Ma, Jia-Chen Hu, Yang Yu, Xin Cheng, Yan-Li Du, Qiang Zhao, Ji-Dao Du
Summary: Cadmium and drought stress significantly inhibited the growth of adzuki bean seedling plants, with the combined stress showing the highest degree of inhibition. Cd+D treatment reduced Cd accumulation in adzuki bean seedling roots. The treatment altered antioxidant enzyme activities and cell cycle phases in the roots, leading to changes in reactive oxygen species content.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Lucette Adet, Danae M. A. Rozendaal, Arthur Tapi, Pieter A. Zuidema, Philippe Vaast, Niels P. R. Anten
Summary: This study investigated the effects of water stress on cocoa trees and found that they are highly sensitive to water stress, with different genotypes exhibiting varied responses. Potassium application did not mitigate the negative effects of water stress. There was significant variation among genotypes in terms of leaf and crown traits, and positive interactions between genotype and irrigation were observed. These findings provide insights into the acclimation strategies of cocoa trees and can be useful for selecting drought-tolerant genotypes.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)